SYDNEY: Internet polls conducted on [link=http://anc.org.au]www.anc.org.au[/link] over a four-week period reveal the Armenian-Australian community lists among its primary Federal Election matters of interest, affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, as well as Economic Stability, Environmental Planning, Industrial Relations, Healthcare and Community Support.
The ANC Australia internet polls were conducted between August 21, 2007 and September 24, 2007, and included the participation of more than 400 individuals across New South Wales and Victoria. Of the participants, 59% reside in the region of Ryde and its surrounding areas, a further 27% reside in other regions of Sydney and 14% reside in Victoria.
“We are pleased that so many Armenian-Australian voters are educated and focused on matters of importance to the community,†commented ANC Australia President Mr. Varant Meguerditchian. “An educated and united community is a strong community.â€
In the lead up to the 2007 Federal Election, ANC Australia delegations will meet with candidates and sitting members for the Armenian populated electorates in Sydney’s North, North-West and Western Suburbs, to ascertain the candidates’ positions regarding issues of importance to the Armenian-Australian community and the Australian populace at large.
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[i]The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) is the largest and most influential Armenian Australian grassroots political organisation. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout Australia, ANC Australia actively advances the concerns of the Armenian Australian community on a broad range of issues.[/i]
